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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois legislators are working to change the term “offender” to “justice impacted individual” in state law, a move Republicans say disrespects victims of violent crime.

Illinois legislators are working to change the term "offender" to "justice impacted individual" a move Republicans say disrespects victims of violent crime.

(The Center Square) – Illinois legislators are working to change the term "offender" to "justice impacted individual" in state law, a move Republicans say disrespects victims of violent crime. House Bill 4409 would add ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will be holding several kids fishing programs this summer at Lake Murphysboro State Park.

In Illinois, it's not illegal for an educator or staff member to have a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student, but some lawmakers want to change that.

(The Center Square) – Illinois legislators are working to change the term "offender" to "justice impacted individual" in state law, a move Republicans say disrespects victims of violent crime.

Illinois legislators are working to change the term "offender" to "justice impacted individual" a move Republicans say disrespects victims of violent crime.

(The Center Square) – Illinois state Sen. Mike Simmons, D-Chicago, couldn’t say if required hair-care plans for foster children would come at a new cost to the state or the foster parent. The haircare plan legislation i...

In Illinois, it's not illegal for an educator or staff member to have a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student, but some lawmakers want to change that.

(The Center Square) – In Illinois, it is not illegal for an educator or staff member to have a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student, but some Republican lawmakers want to change that. State Rep. Amy Elik, R-A...